Hip Hop/Rap/R&B Project Manager

About the company

Founded in 2010, ONErpm is a global music solutions company with 45 offices and studios in 35 countries and over 615 staff members worldwide. With a significant presence in Brazil, the U.S., Europe, and other markets, ONErpm encompasses distribution, label solutions, content production, publishing, and an innovative marketing group that includes in-house advertising and influencer agencies. The company has a proven track record of providing local and global support to artists and creators at any stage of their careers.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for handling marketing and distribution for ONErpm’s Hip Hop/Rap/R&B music roster. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the music market, strong communication and coordination skills both internally and externally, and an in-depth knowledge of digital streaming and social media platforms. The position focuses on creating and executing release and marketing strategies for emerging and established artists. As part of the ONErpm team, you will collaborate with talented groups across A&R and marketing teams to master the creation of specialized campaigns and work with partners to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for ONErpm’s Hip Hop/Rap/R&B music roster and institutional marketing in the LA, Atlanta, and NY music scenes.
• Develop and execute creative marketing plans, set timelines, and manage budgets with a focus on music streaming growth.
• Identify key streaming growth tactics and strategies.
• Manage a high volume of releases and complete multiple tasks efficiently.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with Digital Streaming Platforms.
• Work in conjunction with artists, managers, and internal specialized departments.
• Seek, negotiate, and develop strategic relationships.
• Manage budgets of varying sizes.
• Organize inbound requests across a variety of internal and external workstreams.
• Work collaboratively with teams to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant marketing experience with music streaming through a major/indie label, entertainment company, streaming platform, management, or comparable organization.
• In-depth knowledge of streaming platforms, playlisting, brand management, artist development, public relations, digital marketing, and social networks.
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of communication (phone calls and email) and meetings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity and willingness to think outside the box.
• Understanding of standard analytical streaming and music marketing tools.

Ideal candidate traits

• Passionate about Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B music.
• A creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to apply ideas strategically while working within a set budget and timeline.
• Technologically adept and quick to learn new platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of music and pop culture trends.
• Optimistic-minded, self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and a knack for problem-solving.